Kew - Plant Words: A book of 250 curious words for plant lovers

Hardback

Main Details

Title Kew - Plant Words: A book of 250 curious words for plant lovers
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Joe Richomme
By (author) Emma Townshend
By (author) Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:208
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenreBotany and plant sciences
Gardening
Trees, wildflowers and plants
ISBN/Barcode 9781802790085
ClassificationsDewey:580.14
Audience
General
Illustrations 80 b&w illus

Publishing Details

Publisher Welbeck Publishing Group
Imprint Welbeck
NZ Release Date 4 April 2023
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

What was tulipmania? Where would you find a boreal forest? And why are fungi not plants? Exploring everything from algae to the wood-wide web, this brilliantly eclectic and beautifully illustrated book delves into the roots, meaning and compelling stories of 250 botanical words. Guided by the experts at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Plant Words is a cornucopia of horticultural terms. From plants that have changed the course of history to those that talk to each other, and from trees as old as dinosaurs to gardening in outer space, this intriguing collection will cultivate your curiosity and give you the inside story on plants.

Author Biography

Founded in 1840, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, are home to the largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world. Kew's archives store millions of specimens, botanical illustrations and books. Kew's mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi, for the wellbeing of people and the future of all life on Earth.